Security Officer Armed Weekdays Mornings
Allied Universal · Harrisonburg, VA · 2 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$18/hrFull-time
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
About the role
As an Armed Front Desk Officer at a government location, you will serve as a welcoming, professional presence while monitoring access, greeting visitors, verifying credentials, and responding to security-related concerns. You will help maintain an orderly environment through strong communication and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional customer service at the front desk of a government office by greeting visitors, answering general questions, and directing individuals to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Monitor visitor access by verifying identification, following site-specific entry procedures, issuing visitor credentials as applicable, and maintaining accurate visitor records.
- Observe lobby and reception-area activity and report suspicious, unusual, or unauthorized activity to appropriate personnel in accordance with site-specific policies.
- Respond to incidents, requests for assistance, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.
- Support a professional and orderly government-office environment by maintaining clear communication with staff, visitors, and Allied Universal leadership.
Requirements
- Have at least one year of security-related experience.
- Possess a valid armed guard card or license.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- CPR certification is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Benefits
- Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Pay
$18.00 / hour
Schedule
- Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM